Job Description

UE06: 34,610 to 39,906 per annum

University Secretary's Group / Student Wellbeing Service.

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Fixed Term: 6 month post starting in January 2026

We are looking for an individual to work proactively with students struggling with their mental health or wellbeing and who are having difficulty engaging with the range of wellbeing service provided through the University and external services. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic with relevant experience to be able to support students with mental health and wellbeing related concerns.

The Opportunity:

A fantastic opportunity to support students to fully participate and succeed in their chosen courses of study, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required. You will proactively work with students identified as having difficulty engaging with their studies due to mental health or wellbeing issues to ensure they are connected to the right support both academically and for their wellbeing


You can find out further information online here: https://student-wellbeing-service.ed.ac.uk/

Your skills and attributes for success:

Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to remain calm and centre the needs of the student, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress. An understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to set boundaries within a professional role Demonstrable skills in assessing the support a student may require, within a framework Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver support within the parameters set by the Lead Wellbeing Adviser.

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Application Information

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

12th November 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.


Interviews will be held week beginning

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December 2025.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.